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National Safe Boating Week ends today

File this one in the “Better late than never” category.  Close on the heels of Seattle’s Opening Day, National Safe Boating Week comes to a close today.  Thanks to our friends at Navagear and Bitter End for bringing this to our attention.
SEATTLE - In preparation for the 50th Annual National Safe Boating Week, May 17-24, the Coast [...]

Can small boats really help fight terrorism?

The Bush Administration apparently thinks so, as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced their Small Vessel Security Strategy today to help reduce terror risks associated with small boats.  DHS is essentially hoping to institute a Neighborhood-Watch type program among boaters to help fight terrorism.  The full strategy is available on the DHS website.
This strategy came [...]

USCG D-13 Vodcast Series - Episodes 1, 2 and 3

United States Coast Guard District 13 for the Pacific Northwest has launched a Vodcast series hosted by Petty Officer Tara Molle.  Every month, they will be highlighting news, video and other features from the 13th District.
We’ll be linking to each of the episodes as they launch so that we can stay up-to-date with these Guardians of [...]